Principal Manufacturing Engineer

**This is a temporary 12-month position with the potential of becoming permanent based on performance and business needs.**

**Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.**

At Coca-Cola, we’re not just about creating iconic beverages that bring joy to people worldwide; we’re about fostering an environment where innovation thrives, learning is continuous, and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise. With over 136 years, Coca-Cola stands as the most recognizable brand on the globe. Today, we invite you to be a part of this legacy of innovation and growth.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our vibrant team at the Coca-Cola Freestyle Innovation Center (FIC). This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at our **Guadalajara,** MX location, where you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our dispensing equipment production and after-sales services. Reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing, you’ll be instrumental in driving excellence and innovation with our contract manufacturers.

**Your Impact**:

- Create cutting-edge testing procedures for our manufacturing processes that enhance both product and process quality.
- Dive deep into test results, extracting insights and pioneering improvements to drive excellence.
- Become the go-to problem solver, troubleshooting production challenges, and implementing effective solutions.
- Spearhead efforts to minimize defect rates by developing and executing strategic plans.
- Innovate and optimize our manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and performance.
- Collaborate on design reviews and play a key role in the launch of new and exciting products.
- Offer invaluable DFx feedback to our NPI Manager, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence.
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers to create and refine fixtures and jigs, simplifying assembly processes and guaranteeing quality control.
- Take charge of quality issues, addressing them directly with suppliers while maintaining rigorous production standards and KPIs.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance supplier quality control processes, championing superior quality in every aspect.
- Ability to travel to international manufacturing sites 25% of the time, broadening your experience and perspective.

**Requirements**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
- A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification is a plus.
- Advanced skills in English communication and writing.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in CAD or CAM software, APQP, PPAP, manufacturing operations, system integration with electromechanical systems, and more.
- Experience with Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing, Line balancing, and a solid foundation in HTML, Javascript, Typescript, JSON.

**Skills**:

- Strong analytical expertise and top-notch problem-solving abilities (troubleshooting/debug).
- Self-starter who can lead and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong project management skills.

**We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.**

Join us at the Coca-Cola Freestyle Innovation Center, where your work will directly contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most beloved brands. Grow with us, innovate with us, and make your mark.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? We can’t wait to meet you

**Skills**:
Leadership; Supply Chain; Lean Manufacturing; Research and Development Operations; Project Engineering; Timeline Development; Project Management; Materials Handling; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Six Sigma; Process Engineering; Microsoft Office; Communication; Automation Engineering; Control Systems (Inactive)